Re: [ihc] Re:flectors by IHC

[Howard R Pletcher <n9ads@xxxxxxxx>]

The reflector flares were among the items sold through the MT-87
"Necessories" catalog by IH.  This catalog listed many maintenance and
accessory items for all models of trucks, including the under-dash air
conditioner kits for Scout 800's.  I have one from the early 1970's and
it lists what sounds like the same set you have.  The reflectors were
items that were sold and each truck was required to have a set for use in
case of breakdown.

Reflector Flares

Always ready--day or night
4 times brighter than tail-light
Visible 1/2 mile
Never fails:no batteries, no bulbs, no flame
Rustproof--genuine axcrylic lenses
Lasts a lifetime
Meets I.C.C. requirements
Approved by Underwriters Laboratories and A.A.M.V.A.
Approved in all states

214457 R91 Reflector Flares with channel base
Set of 3 economy reflector flares with 3 red flags and folding staffs.
Approved for use in all states except Pennsylvania and California

995194 R93 Reflector Flare with Tripod Base
Set of 3 Premium reflector flares, 3 daytime flags and folding-spring
flagstaffs in sturdy metal  box.
Meets Pennsylvania and California requirements of 40 MPH wind test with
flag attached..

No prices are listed in the catalog itself.

Howard


On Sun, 12 Oct 2003 22:20:19 -0700 Colin M Rush <salmineo@domain.elided>
writes:
> and a boxed set of IHC tripod reflectors with  flags. 
> Set comes in a black steel box, roughly 3 1/2" wide by 3 1/2" tall and
8
> 3/4" long, with an IH logo embossed on the front.  The lid is hinged,
and
> has a latch that appears to pull out so a person can put a small
padlock
> on it.  Also on the front are the embossed words "REFLECTOR FLARE", and
> then below that "Windproof Tripod", and then below that are words which
I
> cannot read but which start with the word "Approved".  The tripods are
> gold chromated and have the IH logo stamped into the fold-out feet. The
> reflector lenses say "V.P. CO-12A", and also have "SAE-A-64" on them,
so
> I assume they were made in or after 1964.  The reflectors lay flat in
the
> box, and fold up from the feet when you deploy them, and are red,
> two-sided, and two high.  The reflectors are shiny and unscratched, 
> and the tripod feet are bright plated and not rusty.  The banners are 
> gone, but the flag rods are still there and unrusted.